Mold in Your Air Ducts: Can it Cause Allergic Reactions?

by | Jul 18, 2017 | Air Quality

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Mold is everywhere, but many people don’t realize that it can build up their air ducts and cause untold problems for the family in their homes. If you are suddenly having sneezing fits that are accompanied with itchy, water eyes, it could be more than just seasonal allergies. There could be mold in the air ducts of your HVAC unit. One of the best ways to take care of this problem is by having your ductwork inspected and then duct restoration performed on the ducts so that the mold will be prevented from growing, all without the use of poisons.

Mold can cause allergic reactions in your family, so it’s important to know what to look for, so that you can get someone out to perform restoration on your ducts right away. With that in mind, read on below for a few of the signs that you may have mold in the air ducts of your home.

Open Your Eyes

Whether it’s in your air ducts or other parts of your HVAC system, there are visible signs that you have mold growing in your home. Check to see if drains are blocked, if you have standing pools of water around your unit or near your air ducts and if you do take care of them so mold doesn’t have a chance to develop. Making sure that you have duct restoration performed on the air ducts in your home will make all the difference and keep you and your family healthy and safe.

These are just a couple of the things you should know about mold in your air ducts and the allergic reactions they can cause. You can prevent this, simply by calling the professionals at Duct Armor for help.